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4.1

If the trademark office refuses registration, can the applicant appeal? If so, to what body and by what procedure?

Switzerland

Da Vinci Partners LLC

Answer ... Yes, an appeal, governed by the Federal Administrative Procedure (PA) to the Federal Administrative Tribunal (TAF).

For more information about this answer please contact: John Moetteli from Da Vinci Partners LLC

4.2

What is the procedure for appealing a trademark office refusal?

Switzerland

Da Vinci Partners LLC

Answer ... An administrative appeal before the Federal Administrative Tribunal (TAF).

For more information about this answer please contact: John Moetteli from Da Vinci Partners LLC

4.3

Can the reviewing body’s decision be appealed? If so, to what body and by what procedure?

Switzerland

Da Vinci Partners LLC

Answer ... Yes, to the Federal Tribunal (TF), with the exception of Art. 73 LTF (Law concerning the Federal Tribunal) regarding an opposition procedure. In the case of an opposition procedure there is no appeal to the TF.

For more information about this answer please contact: John Moetteli from Da Vinci Partners LLC

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